Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
![A city year americorps member at a chalkboard showing a math problem to two high school students](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYDC-JohnsonMS-05.18-EHaney-0020-585x332.jpg)
Their multi-year gift, given at the highest level in Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s history, is catalyzing the organization’s ability to deepen its…
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The themes of mentorship and education have shaped both Diana Davis Spencer’s life and the areas of focus for her…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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For decades, MENTOR and Â鶹ÊÓƵ have been leaders in high-quality mentoring and youth development in hundreds of communities and…
Read the story![Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose Career Prep](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/City-Year-SJ-Career-Day-01-061-585x332.jpeg)
Being a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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Read on for advice from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum on finding housing before a year of service
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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How can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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